World War II Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army in Company E, 319th Infantry, 80th Infantry Division. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action near Pompey, France on September 14, 1944 and was killed in action. His citation reads in part "With complete disregard for his own safety, 1st Lt. Lloyd leaped to his feet and led his men on a run into the raking fire, shouting encouragement to them. He jumped into the first enemy machine-gun position, knocked out the gunner with his fist, dropped a grenade, and jumped out before it exploded. Still shouting encouragement he went from one machine-gun nest to another, pinning the enemy down with submachine-gun fire until he was within throwing distance, and then destroyed them with hand grenades. He personally destroyed five machine-guns and many of the enemy, and by his daring leadership and conspicuous bravery inspired his men to overrun the enemy positions and accomplish the objective in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds."
World War II Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army in Company E, 319th Infantry, 80th Infantry Division. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action near Pompey, France on September 14, 1944 and was killed in action. His citation reads in part "With complete disregard for his own safety, 1st Lt. Lloyd leaped to his feet and led his men on a run into the raking fire, shouting encouragement to them. He jumped into the first enemy machine-gun position, knocked out the gunner with his fist, dropped a grenade, and jumped out before it exploded. Still shouting encouragement he went from one machine-gun nest to another, pinning the enemy down with submachine-gun fire until he was within throwing distance, and then destroyed them with hand grenades. He personally destroyed five machine-guns and many of the enemy, and by his daring leadership and conspicuous bravery inspired his men to overrun the enemy positions and accomplish the objective in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds."
Bio by: Don Morfe
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